Welcome VeteransThank You For Your Service!At Cape Cod Community College, it is our privilege to assist veterans in taking advantage of the numerous educational opportunities available through the GI Bill® and other programs. Regardless of whether you are a new student, a returning student or transferring to our campus from another institution, we are here to help you find the resources you need to make the most out of your time at CCCC. Upcoming EventsVeteran's Career Development Workshop In recognition of Veteran’s Day and National Hire a Vet month, the MassHire Cape & Islands Career center is partnering with the Cape Cod Community College Military and Veteran’s Services to present a free Career Development Workshop to Veteran students Adrian Gunn, Veteran Employment Specialist with the Mass Hire Department of Career Services will present information on career planning, resume & cover letter preparation, job search strategies, translating military experience, interviewing skills and apprenticeships. CCCC students who are veterans and interested in attending this session should RSVP to Adrian Gunn: agunn@masshire-capeandislands.com CCCC Veterans Center
Educational AssistanceVeterans of recent military service, and the dependents of certain other service members, may be entitled to educational assistance payments from the Veterans Administration. Reservists and members of the National Guard may also be eligible for monthly educational benefits. Cape Cod Community College is an approved institution for veterans and veterans' beneficiaries training. If you need to obtain a copy of your military transcript, please see this link: Military Transcript Military and Veterans Services AdvisorVeterans seeking assistance for Advising should contact the Advising & Counseling office at 774.330.4318. Students with specific questions regarding GI Bill®/military benefits should contact the Financial Aid office at 774.330.4391 after your academic advising session. The Military and Veterans Services Advisor can offer the following assistance about the VA benefits and information to veterans:
Katie Downer We look forward to working with you as you continue your education at CCCC! Military Leave (Active Duty)Federal law and regulations protect active duty, guard and reserve military personnel who are called up to active duty for deployment during the term in which they are enrolled at a post-secondary education institution. According to these regulations, student whose education was interrupted by voluntary or involuntary military service has the right to readmission. These regulations also apply to students who receive orders to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and students who enlist in a regular component of the armed forces. For more information regarding this law, please use the link to 34 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) section 668.18, effective as of July 1, 2010. Readmission Requirements for Service Members, cf§ 34 C.F.R.-668.18 (2010) | Campus ResourcesSee also: State and Federal Resources Contact Us
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Cape Cod Community College Military and Veteran Students are encouraged to take advantage of the newly renovated CCCC Veterans Center. Located on the second floor of the Wilkens Library, The Veterans Center offers a relaxing environment for veterans to study, network, or grab a cup of coffee in between classes. Weekly meetings of the Cape Cod Community College Veterans Association, a student veteran-run organization, are held in the Veterans Center as well.